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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

It's graduation season and so many of my friends are experiencing this exciting time in their son's/daughter's lives. I DO NOT look forward to this next year with my first born...sniff, sniff! I dug up a collection that I thought would work well for both boy or girl - Authentique Papers' Genuine Collection and JustRite Stampers' You Are the Best set.

So what do you think? I had to add a pop of red as it was getting too blue! LOL!! This card can be more than a graduation theme, it can be someone getting a new job, receiving an award...a great set to have handy!

For those of you who have a recent graduate - CONGRATULATIONS!! One of many exciting milestone ahead for them :)

Monday, May 28, 2012

Today is my turn on TaDa Creative Studios' Blog, come visit Sending Love post to see my tutorial on how to create this fun card and please leave me comment there on how I did - I always appreciate feedback :0)

I swiped the ink across side B design (remember with Spellbinders M-Bossabilities, you get TWO DESIGNS - LOVE that!!). Then I carefully placed a piece 4 1/2 x 5 1/2" of white cardstock...just enough to cover the design.

After I letterpressed, trim the cardstock 4 x 5 1/4" to fit on a A2 card and inked the edges. Next I stamped the sentiment and cut/embossed the Oval Medallion Labels #2 (the smallest die is #1) over the sentiment. Assembled with 3D Foam Squares and Nestabling. Adhered everything as shown. A second look...

Take 12 x 6" piece of cardstock and score at 4" and 8". Next score a piece of 4½ x 6" cardstock at 1/8" on each side. Then cut/emboss S4-347 Labels Twenty-Three die #6 (the smallest die size is #1) on each of the panels of both pieces of cardstock. Make sure each opening are aligned straight.

Adhere the vellum pieces to the sides and set aside to dry. Cut/emboss S5-083 Antique Frame & Accents frame die and adhere to the front panel of the lantern. Add bling to the top and bottom of frame.

Mist Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist. Couldn't make up my mind so I misted two colors and decided on the Pink Bubblegum (love the name!). Cut/emboss S4-352 Spiral Blossom Two, adhered on the front panel and added a bling in the center.

I used The Perfect Crafting Pouch to dust away any excess dried adhesive since it leaves a tacky finish.

Add a candle and you have yourself a wonderful home decor! Here's a second look...

Hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day. Mine started the night before...overseas calls to our mothers (Japan is 14 hours ahead...I think...lol!). My mother-in-law (MIL) mentioned she was out gardening before our phone call...well, my mind went into full gear and I pulled out Spellbinders™ die templates to come up with this...

I am so thankful that I am a MOTHER of two HEALTHY kids. I can only imagine what these moms/parents are going through. So I am doing my SMALL part in participating. Are you interested? View the video for detailed info. Thanks in advance for considering this...

Each layout entry will be eligible to win a chance for a $300 prize package includes a Spellbinders Grand Calibur® die cutting and embossing machine. Entries must be received by May 25th, 2012. Mail your layout to Spellbinders Paper Arts Attn Terre Fry 1125 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd Building 3 Suite 124 Phoenix, AZ 85027. Many thanks to Terre for heading this wonderful idea!

As always, thank you for stopping by!!
Have a great Monday <3
MargieH xo

Inside the card, I heat embossed "a little money for my honey" sentiment on the pocket. Added patterned papers in the back and edge of pocket. The last touch, I wrote a little note on a S4-304 Eyelet Circle die cut.